WHO ARE WE?

Au Contraire Productions, a non-profit organization (Association loi 1901), was founded in November 2017 under the name Good Chance Theatre – France and became Au Contraire Productions in 2022. Presided over by Claire Béjanin, alongside Valérie Six, the association brings together a committed team dedicated to the creation, production, and touring of performing arts — theatre, dance, visual and digital arts, opera, readings, concerts, and tailor-made projects.

Specializing in the production of artistic works, the association operates both in France and internationally. Its approach is characterized by interdisciplinary collaborations. The work of its two producers, whose backgrounds are rich and complementary, allows for the development of ambitious projects that are both innovative and ethically grounded.

Claire Béjanin, having worked extensively in the public theatre sector (MC93 Bobigny, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence,Good Chance Theatre France), has produced international projects such as The Bridge Project with Sam Mendes at BAM-New York and the Old Vic-London, and more recently The Walk featuring Little Amal.
Valérie Six comes from the public theatre world as well (La Salamandre-Théâtre du Nord, Odéon-Théâtre de l’Europe, Festival d’Avignon, Festival d’Art Lyrique d’Aix-en-Provence). She has specialized in communications and fundraising, while also dedicating the past ten years to the adaptation and staging of texts and initiating artistic projects.

The association also works towards greater inclusion by offering additional artistic activities, education, and research within the performing arts.

Based in both Arles and Paris, Au Contraire Productions aims for European and international reach. Its mission is to respond to today’s needs for meaning, ethics, and commitment.